Cops on the hunt for Western Cape woman linked to child abduction caseWhen they reached the CBD, the two took the baby from the mother when she had to go to the toilet."Upon her return, she could not find the females or her four-day-old baby boy. She reported the incident to Umzimkhulu police and a…
Seven security guards were arrested and later released on a warning after they allegedly assisted 37 illegal immigrants to escape from the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, Gauteng.The suspects were arrested after they handed themselves over to the police on Friday.Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele said the guards had handed themselves over at the Krugersdorp…
'Stolen diesel' worth almost R500 000 found in broken-down truck in Free State townNkwalase said: "This shipment was allegedly destined for a residence in Durbanville from Europe. During the search at the house, the joint team confiscated approximately 1kg of hydroponic cannabis with an estimated street value of R120 000-00, as well as equipment used…
Child rapist in KZN sentenced to 3 life terms, 58 years imprisonment The man appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court on Monday on a charge of rape. He will remain in custody until his next court appearance on 21 May for a formal bail application.North West police commissioner Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended the police and…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…